GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 970 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the GeForce GTX 970 is the better value, undercutting it by $33 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 vs GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 1650 and GeForce GTX 970 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 970 currently lists from $237 GBP, $33 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1650 at $270 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 970 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~14% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 970 is trading below its $329 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1650 still sits about $121 GBP above its $149 GBP MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 75W against 145W, the GeForce GTX 1650 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce GTX 970's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 128 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 1650 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1650 or GeForce GTX 970?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 970 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.